Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(17), P. 7886 - 7895
Published: April 15, 2024
In
the
quest
for
proficient
electrocatalysts
ammonia's
electrocatalytic
nitrogen
reduction,
cobalt
oxides,
endowed
with
a
rich
d-electron
reservoir,
have
emerged
as
frontrunners.
Despite
previously
evidenced
prowess
of
CoO
in
this
realm,
its
ammonia
yield
witnesses
pronounced
decline
reaction
unfolds,
phenomenon
linked
to
electron
attrition
from
Co2+
active
sites
during
reduction
(ENRR).
To
counteract
vulnerability,
we
harnessed
electron-laden
phosphorus
(P)
elements
dopants,
aiming
recalibrate
electronic
equilibrium
pivotal
Co
site,
thereby
bolstering
both
catalytic
performance
and
stability.
Our
empirical
endeavors
showcased
doped
P-CoO's
superior
credentials:
it
delivered
an
impressive
49.6
and,
notably,
Faradaic
efficiency
(FE)
9.6%
at
−0.2
V
versus
RHE,
markedly
eclipsing
undoped
counterpart.
Probing
deeper,
suite
ex-situ
techniques,
complemented
by
rigorous
theoretical
evaluations,
was
deployed.
This
dual-pronged
analysis
unequivocally
revealed
CoO's
propensity
electron-driven
valence
metamorphosis
Co3+
post-ENRR.
stark
contrast,
P-CoO,
fortified
P
doping,
exhibits
discernibly
augmented
yield.
Crucially,
P's
intrinsic
ability
staunch
leakage
locus
ENRR
ensures
preservation
state,
culminating
enhanced
dynamism
fortitude.
investigation
not
only
illuminates
intricacies
site
modulation
but
also
charts
navigational
beacon
further
enhancements
domain.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(31)
Published: March 5, 2024
Abstract
Innovative
advances
in
the
exploitation
of
effective
electrocatalytic
materials
for
reduction
nitrogen
(N
2
)
to
ammonia
(NH
3
are
highly
required
sustainable
production
fertilizers
and
zero‐carbon
emission
fuel.
In
order
achieve
footprints
renewable
NH
production,
electrochemical
N
reaction
(NRR)
provides
a
favorable
energy‐saving
alternative
but
it
requires
more
active,
efficient,
selective
catalysts.
current
work,
sulfur
vacancy
(Sv)‐rich
NiCo
S
4
@MnO
heterostructures
efficaciously
fabricated
via
facile
hydrothermal
approach
followed
by
heat
treatment.
The
urchin‐like
Sv‐NiCo
serve
as
cathodes,
which
demonstrate
an
optimal
yield
57.31
µg
h
−1
mg
cat
Faradaic
efficiency
20.55%
at
−0.2
V
versus
reversible
hydrogen
electrode
(RHE)
basic
electrolyte
owing
synergistic
interactions
between
MnO
.
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
simulation
further
verifies
that
Co‐sites
beneficial
lowering
energy
threshold
adsorption
successive
protonation.
Distinctive
micro/nano‐architectures
exhibit
high
NRR
activities
might
motivate
researchers
explore
concentrate
on
development
ambient
generation.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 16, 2024
Abstract
Renewable
energy
driven
N
2
electroreduction
with
air
as
nitrogen
source
holds
great
promise
for
realizing
scalable
green
ammonia
production.
However,
relevant
out-lab
research
is
still
in
its
infancy.
Herein,
a
novel
Sn-based
MXene/MAX
hybrid
abundant
Sn
vacancies,
Sn@Ti
CT
X
/Ti
SnC–V,
was
synthesized
by
controlled
etching
SnC
MAX
phase
and
demonstrated
an
efficient
electrocatalyst
electrocatalytic
reduction.
Due
to
the
synergistic
effect
of
heterostructure,
existence
vacancies
highly
dispersed
active
sites,
obtained
SnC–V
exhibits
optimal
NH
3
yield
28.4
µg
h
−1
mg
cat
excellent
FE
15.57%
at
−
0.4
V
versus
reversible
hydrogen
electrode
0.1
M
Na
SO
4
,
well
ultra-long
durability.
Noticeably,
this
catalyst
represents
satisfactory
rate
10.53
home-made
simulation
device,
where
commercial
electrochemical
photovoltaic
cell
employed
power
source,
ultrapure
water
feed
stock.
The
as-proposed
strategy
potential
toward
production
terms
financial
cost
according
systematic
technical
economic
analysis.
This
work
significance
large-scale
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(9), P. 11812 - 11826
Published: Feb. 21, 2023
TM-Nx
is
becoming
a
comforting
catalytic
center
for
sustainable
and
green
ammonia
synthesis
under
ambient
conditions,
resulting
in
increasing
interest
single-atom
catalysts
(SACs)
the
electrochemical
nitrogen
reduction
reaction
(NRR).
However,
given
poor
activity
unsatisfactory
selectivity
of
existing
catalysts,
it
remains
long-standing
challenge
to
design
efficient
fixation.
Currently,
two-dimensional
(2D)
graphitic
carbon-nitride
substrate
provides
abundant
evenly
distributed
holes
stably
supporting
transition-metal
atoms,
which
presents
fascinating
prospect
overcoming
this
promoting
NRR.
An
emerging
holey
skeleton
with
C10N3
stoichiometric
ratio
(g-C10N3)
from
supercell
graphene
constructed,
outstanding
electric
conductivity
achieving
high-efficiency
NRR
due
Dirac
band
dispersion.
Herein,
high-throughput
first-principles
calculation
carried
out
evaluate
feasibility
π-d
conjugated
SACs
single
TM
atom
anchored
on
g-C10N3
(TM
=
Sc-Au)
We
find
that
W
metal
embedded
(W@g-C10N3)
can
compromise
ability
adsorb
key
target
species
(N2H
NH2),
hence
acquiring
an
optimal
behavior
among
27
TM-candidates.
Our
calculations
demonstrate
W@g-C10N3
shows
well-suppressed
HER
and,
impressively,
low
energy
cost
-0.46
V.
Additionally,
all-around
descriptors
are
proposed
uncover
fundamental
mechanism
activity,
3D
volcano
plot
(limiting
potential,
screening
strategy,
electron
origin)
uncovers
trend,
quick
prescreening
numerous
candidates.
Overall,
strategy
structure-
activity-based
TM-Nx-containing
unit
will
offer
useful
insight
further
theoretical
experimental
attempts.
Carbon Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(5)
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Abstract
Ammonia
serves
as
a
crucial
chemical
raw
material
and
hydrogen
energy
carrier.
Aqueous
electrocatalytic
nitrogen
reduction
reaction
(NRR),
powered
by
renewable
energy,
has
attracted
tremendous
interest
during
the
past
few
years.
Although
some
achievements
have
been
revealed
in
aqueous
NRR,
significant
challenges
also
identified.
The
activity
selectivity
are
fundamentally
limited
activation
competitive
evolution.
This
review
focuses
on
hurdles
of
delves
into
complementary
strategies,
including
materials
design
system
optimization
(reactor,
electrolyte,
mediator).
Then,
it
introduces
advanced
interdisciplinary
technologies
that
recently
emerged
for
using
high‐energy
physics
such
plasma
triboelectrification.
With
better
understanding
corresponding
mechanisms
coming
years,
these
potential
to
be
extended
further
applications.
provides
insight
stability
different
systems.
We
then
recommend
rigorous
detailed
protocol
investigating
NRR
performance
highlight
several
research
directions
this
exciting
field,
coupling
with
applications,
situ/operando
characterizations,
theoretical
calculations.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(2), P. 748 - 756
Published: Jan. 3, 2024
The
electrochemical
N2
reduction
reaction
(NRR)
is
a
green
and
energy-saving
sustainable
technology
for
NH3
production.
However,
high
activity
selectivity
can
hardly
be
achieved
in
the
same
catalyst,
which
severely
restricts
development
of
NRR.
In2Se3
with
partially
occupied
p-orbitals
suppress
H2
evolution
(HER),
shows
excellent
presence
VIn
simultaneously
provide
active
sites
confine
Re
clusters
through
strong
charge
transfer.
Additionally,
well-isolated
stabilized
on
by
confinement
effect
result
Re-VIn
maximum
availability.
By
combining
as
dual
spontaneous
adsorption
activation,
NRR
performance
enhanced
significantly.
As
result,
Re-In2Se3-VIn/CC
catalyst
delivers
yield
rate
(26.63
μg
h–1
cm–2)
FEs
(30.8%)
at
−0.5
V
vs
RHE.
Materials Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(20), P. 3373 - 3382
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Bi-doped
MnMoO
4
nanorods
prepared
by
a
simple
hydrothermal
method
exhibit
an
excellent
electrocatalytic
nitrogen
gas
reduction
performance
at
−0.40
V
vs.
RHE.